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Indonesian academic urges tough action on illegal forest mining
An Indonesian academic urged law-enforcement agencies to intensify crackdowns on illegal mining, warning that forest ...
Minister asks SMKs to harness regional agricultural potential
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti encouraged Indonesian vocational high schools (SMK) to help ...
Prabowo warns officials against exploiting Sumatra disaster
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered ministers and regional leaders to prevent corruption across state ...
Indonesia speeds up repairs to reconnect flood-hit areas in Aceh
The Indonesian government is accelerating efforts to reopen key roads and bridges in Aceh after floods and ...
Pertamina restores 98 percent of fuel stations in flood-hit Sumatra
Indonesia's state-owned energy company Pertamina said it has restored operations at 688 fuel stations, or about 98 ...
Agriculture ministry delivers first batch of aid to Aceh flood victims
The Ministry of Agriculture stated that the first batch of humanitarian aid has arrived in Langsa, Aceh to meet the ...
Prabowo doubles regional aid to Rp4 bln for Sumatra disaster-hit areas
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved the allocation of up to Rp4 billion, or around US$239,000, in ...
President Prabowo orders Bailey bridges completed next week in Aceh
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged the completion of Bailey bridge construction by next week to reconnect ...
India actor Dileep cleared in 2017 rape and abduction case of actress
The court convicted six others, but cleared Dileep who was accused of orchestrating the assault.
Jakarta governor affirms measures against northern tidal floods
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo affirmed that his administration has pursued preventative measures against tidal ...
The Government of Telangana is set to unveil its Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Document at the ...
TransNusa Ends 2025 With The Launch Of Four New Scheduled Direct Domestic Flights
TransNusa ends 2025 by introducing four new scheduled direct domestic flights to renowned international tourist ...
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Prabowo issues seven directives to bolster Sumatra disaster response
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined seven directives to strengthen disaster response in Sumatra during a ...
Water leak at Paris Louvre Museum damages books at Egyptian antiquities department
The problem had been known for years and said repairs were scheduled for September 2026, museum administrator said
Indonesia's PLN fully restores power in flood-hit North Sumatra
Indonesia's state electricity company PLN has fully restored power to flood-hit areas in North Sumatra. In a ...
Prabowo orders medical intern deployment for Sumatra flood relief
President Prabowo Subianto ordered the Ministry of Health to deploy medical intern to handle post-flood diseases in ...
Thailand Launches Airstrikes Against Cambodia in Border Flare-Up
A Thai soldier was killed and thousands of civilians evacuated as the two sides traded accusations over renewed clashes along their disputed border.
Thai Foreign Minister Expresses Hope Myanmar Juntas Vote Will Begin Political Transition
Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Min Aung Hlaing and other top officials, urging caution along the border and deeper cooperation on narcotics and online scams.
Indonesia's President Prabowo to visit Pakistan, says embassy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to visit Islamabad on December 89 at the invitation of ...
BNPB estimates Sumatra flood recovery cost at US$3.1 billion
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) estimated the total cost for the recovery in regions of ...
Indonesia races to restore services at flood-hit hospitals in Sumatra
The Indonesian government is accelerating cleaning, repairs, and service restoration at regional hospitals affected by ...
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Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
In the video, Mr. Mamdani vowed to protect the city's 3 million immigrants, saying, We can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights.
100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: Report
The 100 children are set to be handed over to local government officials in Niger state on Monday (December 9), according to the United Nations source
Benin President says situation 'under control' after coup bid
I would like to assure you that the situation is completely under control and therefore invite you to calmly go about your activities starting this very evening, says Benin's President Patrice Talon
Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon
The plan's initial steps saw Israeli troops withdraw to positions behind a so-called Yellow Line in Gaza, though still in control of more than half the territory
U.S. envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changes
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said the two main outstanding issues were on territory primarily the future of the Donbas and the future of Ukraines Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europes largest, which is under Russian control
Indonesia speeds up housing relocation for Sumatra disaster victims
Minister of Housing and Settlements Maruarar Sirait stated that the housing relocation for flood- and ...
Some schools in Sumatra to be relocated after floods, minister says
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti stated that several schools will need to be relocated from ...
West Sumatra may extend disaster emergency status
West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi said the provinces disaster emergency status is likely to be extended, as most ...
TNI deploys 30,864 personnel to support Sumatra flood response
Deputy Head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Information Center, Brigadier General Osmar Silalahi, noted ...
Social Affairs Ministry sends aid worth Rp66.7B to flood-hit Sumatra
The Ministry of Social Affairs has sent assistance worth Rp66.7 billion (around US$3.99 million) as of Sunday, to ...
Sumatra disaster a challenge we must overcome: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto described the major floods and landslides that swept the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, ...
Social Affairs Ministry delivers 164,000 meals daily in Sumatra
The Ministry of Social Affairs is producing 164,588 ready-to-eat meals per day through dozens of public kitchens ...
Ministry prepares age-based physical activity recommendations
The Ministry of Health said it is preparing age-based physical activity recommendations for the public through the Free ...
Indonesia strengthens implementation of deep learning in schools
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) held Deep Learning Training for school principals and ...
Bali readies indoor tourism options amid volatile year-end weather
Hotels and other accommodation providers on Bali have prepared a range of indoor activities as alternative options amid ...
Ministry holds training for trainers to suppress violence in schools
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education organized training for trainers on capacity building for the prevention ...
Indonesia scrutinizes regional leaders over disaster response failures
Deputy Home Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto announced that the ministry has deployed its inspectorate unit to intensify ...
Japan, Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets
Japan formally protested the incident, calling it an extremely regrettable act and a dangerous one that exceeded the scope necessary for safe aircraft operations, countrys Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said
Prabowo inspects evacuees and emergency kitchen in Aceh
President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday inspected the condition of evacuees and the emergency kitchen operated by the ...
Aceh power supply to be restored today, Lahadalia tells Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto has been informed by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia that power ...
President announces debt relief for flood-affected Aceh farmers
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government will cancel Smallholder Business Credit (KUR) debts for Aceh ...
Prabowo inspects Bailey bridge installation in Bireuen, Aceh
President Prabowo Subianto inspected the installation of a Bailey bridge in Teupin Mane, Juli sub-district, Bireuen ...
W Sumatra pushes to restore connectivity in flood zones
The West Sumatra Provincial Government is prioritizing the rapid construction of semi-permanent roadways to reconnect ...
Basarnas sends sea-borne aid to flood-isolated areas in West Sumatra
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has delivered emergency supplies by sea to two flood-affected areas in ...
Govt moves to speed up KUR aid for MSMEs hit by Sumatra disasters
The Indonesian government is seeking to accelerate the disbursement of its subsidized microcredit scheme, People's ...
PLN airlifts generator to maintain hospital services in Central Aceh
State-owned electricity company, PLN, has airlifted a 250-kiloVolt Ampere (kVA) generator to support vital facilities ...
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire
India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.
Gov't officials urged to prepare for new criminal code
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Otto Hasibuan underscored the ...
Over 10,000 buildings damaged, 47 dead in East Aceh floods: BPBD
The East Aceh Disaster Management Agency reported that 10,715 homes and public facilities were damaged after severe ...
Prabowo assigns Army Chief to lead emergency bridge repairs in Aceh
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak to lead a special task force ...
Army airdrops aid to isolated North Tapanuli villages
The Disaster Response Task Force of the Bukit Barisan District Military Command has airdropped assistance to ...
Prabowo makes second trip to flood-hit Aceh, ramps up relief push
Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto flew to Aceh on Sunday for his second inspection of areas affected by ...
National roads in Langkat restored after floods: Minister
The Ministry of Public Works said national roads in Langkat, North Sumatra, have been restored to normal conditions ...
Ministry sent 108 tons of aid to flood victims in Sumatra
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) said it has sent a total of 108 tons of aid to disaster-affected ...
Prabowo orders full power restoration in flood-hit Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government officials to ensure that electricity is fully restored in ...
Ministry seals four entities over Sumatra disasters
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced that the ministry has sealed four legal entities suspected of contributing ...
China, Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory
The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, the ministry said
Prabowo orders swift restoration of flood-damaged land routes
Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the immediate restoration of land routes severed by floods and ...
Staff and tourists among 23 killed in Goa nightclub fire
The fire was caused by a gas cylinder exploding in the club's kitchen, authorities say, with the nationalities of those killed not yet known.
Kremlin welcomes end to direct threat label in U.S. national security strategy: report
Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the state-run TASS news agency the updated document dropped language describing Russia as a direct threat
Sumatra flash floods and landslides leave 914 dead, BNPB says
A total of 914 people have died following flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces in Sumatra, the ...
East Java Provincial Government opens public kitchen in Aceh Tamiang
The East Java Provincial Government, through the Disaster Preparedness Cadets (Tagana), has opened a public kitchen in ...
Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire
The poll, coming less than two weeks after an apartment fire that killed at least 159 people, is a possible test of public sentiment about the government's handling of the tragedy
Magnitude 7 earthquake hits remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
The U.S. Geological Survey said it struck about 370 kilometres northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 250 kilometres west of Whitehorse, Yukon.
At least 18 migrants killed as inflatable boat sinks south of Greek island of Crete; 2 rescued
The half-sunken boat was located on Saturday by a passing Turkish merchant vessel, authorities said. Two survivors were rescued and a rescue operation to find more was ongoing.
Would Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan like to be James Bond?
There has been much speculation about who the next 007 will be since Daniel Craig left the role in 2021.
South Aceh leader to be questioned for Umrah during floods
Indonesias Home Affairs Ministry will summon South Aceh district chief Mirwan for questioning after he traveled ...
Germany's Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor
Merz, after stopping in Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II, is set to fly on to Israel in the evening before meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Indonesian navy hospital ship treats flood victims in North Sumatra
Indonesias Navy has deployed its hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 (KRI RJW-992) to provide free ...
Indonesia uses storytelling toaid children Sumatra floods
Indonesias Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is offering psychosocial support to children affected by ...
Indonesia speeds up certification of small outer islands
Indonesias land agency is accelerating the certification of small and outermost islands to strengthen national ...
Indonesia speeds up housing recovery plan after Aceh floods
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) has begun fast-tracking plans to restore public facilities and homes ...
Indonesia to fund 100 athletes scholarships under new program
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will award 100 scholarships funded by the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education, or ...
Jakarta expands sustainability program to build eco-aware students
The Jakarta Education Office has expanded its Urban Sustainability Education program to strengthen ...
Village co-ops urged to boost farm output: deputy minister
Indonesias cooperatives ministry has urged local Merah Putih village and urban cooperatives across the country ...
Deputy minister warns of rising youth mental health risks
Indonesias deputy health minister on Saturday warned of a sharp rise in mental health problems among children ...
Indonesia task force foils illegal nickel smuggling attempt
An integrated task force stationed at the private airport of PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North ...
Construction begins on IKN legislative and judicial complex
The legislative and judicial development project in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara(IKN), has entered its ...
Indonesia aims to be global model of interfaith harmony
Indonesias religious affairs minister said on Saturday he sees the country becoming a global center of ...
India-Russia ties among 'steadiest' globally: Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar acknowledged that the focus of the Trump administration has been on trade and noted that Indias approach in navigating it is totally driven by national interests.
Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at critical moment
As the first phase of the ceasefire winds down, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that they are working to force the way forward to the second phase to cement the deal
RI Govt ramps up emergency school supportafter Sumatra floods
Indonesias government has rolled out rapid-response measures to keep students learning after flash floods and ...
Indonesian govt plans 50,000 subsidized home contracts on Dec 18
Indonesias Housing and Settlement Areas Minister Maruarar Sirait plans to finalize contracts for 50,000 ...
Russia unleashes massive drone, missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack
Baznas provides psychosocial support for W Sumatra flood victims
The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) provides psychosocial support to help the mental recovery of children and ...
WMLchief urgesglobal Muslim unity against rising Islamophobia
The head of the World Muslim League (WML), Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, on Friday urged Muslims worldwide, ...
